Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Somerset Community College prepares students for a career as an executive chef, restaurateur, food and beverage manager, food writer, research chef, or a culinary educator. The program focuses on cooking related services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Program courses include: recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, managing food supplies and kitchen resources, food presentation, and a variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Somerset Community College

7285 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY

About
Somerset Community College, located in Somerset, Kentucky, formed from the consolidation of  Laurel Technical College, Somerset Community College, and Somerset Technical College in 2002. The school became a comprehensive community college through the consolidation and currently operates six campuses to provide quality service to the various communities and areas served by the school.

SCC is one of sixteen that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and is dedicated to providing services, educational opportunities through modern facilities and consistently reviewed and updated programs.  Somerset CC aims to provide assistance to students in the fulfillment of their goals.

Academics
Somerset Community College offers a large number of programs that allow students to choose the career or academic transfer program that best suits their future plans and goals. Career programs provide the skills necessary to enter the workforce as a professional, typically in high demand field reflective of community needs.

Degree programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate, diploma or associate degree, demonstrating competency in that area of study. Having gained the experience and knowledge required through practical and classroom courses, students may pursue employment opportunities after graduation.

Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the freshman and sophomore  of a four year education at low cost, followed by transfer to a four year institution. Transfer to public Kentucky institutions is made easier through agreements that allow for ease of admission based on completing transfer guidelines.

Students may opt to choose out of state or private colleges with varying admissions requirements. As such, it is suggested to meet with a counselor to form a curriculum that best meets the requirements of the student's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Air Conditioning Technology
• History
• Psychology
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Somerset Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any student who submits an application to be admitted. Students are asked to provide transcripts and to complete all placement exams, financial aid applications, and orientation prior to registration. Students are encouraged to meet with counselors to plan their education during their enrollment at SCC. Tuition and fees are due shortly after the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need as determined through a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students in need of assistance will have their FAFSA reviewed and a financial aid packet put together by the school. Students may be asked to provide additional information prior to the release of funds to ensure the FAFSA's accuracy.

Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. External scholarships may be pursued by students through application to overseeing bodies. Such scholarships may be awarded for a variety of reasons, and students should find and apply to those they find applicable to themselves.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Somerset Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chefs and head cooks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 660
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $48520

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Cooks, Restaurant

Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cooks, restaurant employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $23730

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).